Intuition

A phrenological mapping[1] of the brainphrenology was among the first attempts to correlate mental functions with specific parts of the brain.

Intuition is the ability to acquire knowledge, without recourse to conscious reasoning or needing an explanation.[2][3] Different fields use the word "intuition" in very different ways, including but not limited to: direct access to unconscious knowledge; unconscious cognition; gut feelings; inner sensing; inner insight to unconscious pattern-recognition; and the ability to understand something instinctively, without any need for conscious reasoning.[4][5] Intuitive knowledge tends to be approximate.[6]

The word intuition comes from the Latin verb intueri translated as "consider" or from the late middle English word intuit, "to contemplate".[2][7] Use of intuition is sometimes referred to as responding to a "gut feeling" or "trusting your gut".[8]

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  6. ^ Angier, Natalie (2008-09-16). "Intuition and math: A powerful correlation". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  7. ^ "intuition | Etymology, origin and meaning of intuition by etymonline". www.etymonline.com. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  8. ^ Wilding, M. (10 March 2022). "How to Stop Overthinking and Start Trusting your Gut". Harvard Business Review. Retrieved 21 September 2022.